Comments about ‘Political correctness bites CBS's Clampett’

I guess Dick doesn't get it but to me calling someone a Chinaman - its as rude as calling Dick a MO

He also added, "Or whatever they eat." CLEARLY offensive, and though many describe as not racist, the remark was. Period.

Are you kidding me? How is "Chinaman" a racial slur? What does slur mean anyway? Dictionary.com defines "slur" as: "to cast aspersions on; calumniate; disparage; depreciate."

In what way does "Chinaman" do any of these things? I am an Englishman...and I'm not offended to be called one.

Everyone is looking to be offended these days. It seems to serve certain political and personal interests to be able to define yourself as "oppressed."

It's time for rational people to say "enough is enough," and refuse to participate in this nonsense!

Give this Englishman a break!!!

Honi Soit Qui Mali Ponce!!!!! That is the slogan of one of England's most famous organizations, The Royal Order of the Garter. it means... Shame to Those Who Think Evil. (It had to do with an innocent man having a woman's garter.)

Those who thought Clampett's appellation for a man from China (China.. man) was a slur are evil.

I, myself, would never say "Chinaman", but only because I would think it sounded silly and archaic. I would have never guessed that anyone considered it a slur.

The difference with Skousen's comment is not the one word. It is the expression, as a whole, that is racist. I don't think it is a slur to say, accurately, that someone is Welch. It is a slur to say that someone, who isn't from Wales, is a Welchman or that someone "welched."

Calling someone from New England a "Yankee" isn't a slur. Shouting "Yankee go home" is an entirely different kettle of fish. Or is that a slur to our finned, aquatic friends?

I think Clampett got it right. He apologized for something he said, that apparently offended some, when he had no idea that it would be offensive.

The next thing you know, it will be offensive to call someone a "Golfer." (Is "Duffer" already off limits?)

starts with hyper sensitive social groups promoting isolation and over political correctness.

Jim Nantz and CBS needs to be suspended from broadcasting the Masters. I'm an avid golfer but I have to turn down the volume to watch the Masters. With all the pretty music and the birds chirping and Nantz going on and on about how much "tradition" there is I almost want to throw up. You combine that with all the foreign golfers and their goofy outfits (I hope that wasn't racist) and the event is unwatchable.

Way to go Jethro...Oh wait, Jethro was a Bodine. It was Elli-May and Jed that were Clampett's...

I can't imagine somebody losing his job for calling a China Man a Chinaman! Political correctness is going nuts.

It isn't just about the direct interpretation of words. The thing with language is that certain words and phrases also bring years of historical context with them. Sure, one could argue that the term 'Chinaman' simply describes a man from China. Unfortunately, this term has long been used to depreciate and reduce Asians, despite their country of origin. Look into the history, it just might change your mind. Just because it isn't nearly as common today as it was when they were building the railroad, doesn't mean that it is any less offensive.

This is so far out of control it's not funny. You can lose your job for calling someone from China a Chinaman, but it's probably ok to call someone an idiot. Offenders for a word. Give me a break.

This is too much. It's almost like the difference between Canada Geese and Canadian Geese. I really don't know which is correct, but I really don't see why it can be offensive either.

Its acceptable to use the Lords name in derogatory terms but calling someone a chinaman is politicly incorrect? This country is so messed up. Is it offensive to call people from Mexico Mexicans?

Dick Harmon needs either to quote accurately or not at all. He's a mile away from what Tiger actually said, which was:

"That little boy is driving it well and he's putting well. He's doing everything it takes to win. So you know what you guys do when ge gets back in here? You pat him on the back and say, 'congratulations' and 'Enjoy it' and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year. Got it?" Walking away, he turns and adds the famoous postscript: "or collard greens, or what ever the hell they serve."

I am of Chinese decent, born and raised here in America and frankly, "Chinaman" does not offend me in the least bit. Maybe "Stinky Chinaman" or something like that might be worth all this rhetoric, but seriously, Chinaman?

Dick - it's Kelly Tilghman, not Tilgham. Who's fact checking your column?

With all due respect, this situation is totally different from the Fred Skousen situation where he was stereotyping who would work on the construction project. Clampett was referring to someone who is in fact from China. This was not a "slur". No offense was intended--none should be taken. Move on.

The term "chinaman" is offensive because of the time period in which it arose, the same as most slurs.

Anyone know where I can find the remark in context? With the brief description, my 20 years in publishing leaves me unable to find offense here. The term is archaic, but hardly derogatory, as presented in this article without the whole picture.

No comment on Bernard Hopkins white boy remarks? What about Michael Irvins remarks about Tony Romo? Im not surprised. These comments truly were racially motivated.

Clampetts comment was not racist. People need to stop looking for ways to get offended.